salaryParadise is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Paradise to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,867
$1,532
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,573
$1,510
💵 Families earn per year
$56,147
$63,836
🔑 Buying a house
$373,700
$384,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
112.6
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$7,262
$1,553
⚡ Electric bill per month
$143
$142
👥 People living there
310,178
185,913
Commute to work
32.6 min
23.2 min
College degree
19.7%
24.1%
Own their home
24.4%
41.9%
Below poverty line
23.4%
17.6%
Unemployment
11.6%
9.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Newark for cheaper homes.
- Pick Paradise for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Newark | Paradise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $106,420 | $59,280 | -44% in Paradise |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,610 | $27,110 | -43% in Paradise |
| Operations Manager | $157,000 | $97,290 | -38% in Paradise |
| Elementary School Teacher | $96,900 | $65,040 | -33% in Paradise |
| Lawyer | $208,880 | $150,510 | -28% in Paradise |
| Police Officer | $105,540 | $77,750 | -26% in Paradise |
| Market Research Analyst | $100,520 | $74,670 | -26% in Paradise |
| Plumber | $78,610 | $59,700 | -24% in Paradise |
Frequently asked questions
Is Newark or Paradise cheaper to live in?
Paradise is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,532 a month there versus $1,867 in Newark.
What salary do I need in Paradise to match $60,000 in Newark?
About $53,418 a year gives the same standard of living in Paradise.
Where do people earn more, Newark or Paradise?
The typical household earns $56,147 in Newark and $63,836 in Paradise, 12% more in Paradise.